Serving 545 students in grades 9-12, Kipp College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
36%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Inc Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp College Preparatory?
545 students attend Kipp College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Kipp College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp College Preparatory?
Kipp College Preparatory has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp College Preparatory offer ?
Kipp College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kipp College Preparatory part of?
Kipp College Preparatory is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.
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